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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-08
ABILENE REFLECTOR
LITERARY LIFE.

The bold Dime Novelist stretched and yawned,
And said: Il have done good nights work;
The rosy morning has not yet dawned.
And I've finished my tale Of The Deacon S
Dirk
He has murdered his aged uncle In bed,
And taken a dozen bags Of gold,
And rich mans daughter, and merrily fed
To sea to become pirate bold;
In Chapter l. he has cut the ears
on seventeen desperate mutineers;
He has hanged from the yard about score,
And vjvisected a small lot more;
He has rescued eleven Circassian girls,
And killed three traders in India pearls;
HE has caused number of shocking wrecks,
And painted vermilion lot OF decks;
And four times he has escaped from jail
BY carving the keepers in pieces fine;
And the ultimate chapter would turn you pale,
Fer the deaths must average two per line,
And think have got this thing down fine,
And business is bad if this book can fall
And his wife stole into the room just then,
AS wall was heard from the room in the
and she said: will you wipe your CORY pen,
And take a spell at the baby, dear:"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-09-08
SHREWD SAM SAMPLE.
A Commercial tourists Success as a Ready
Letter Writer.


Letter Writer.
When Sam Sample called on Billy
Bliven the other evening he found him
with his coat off, his shirt sleeve. rolled
up and his hair mussed. Before him
was a pile of note paper, and waste
basket by his side was full to the brim.
Whats the matter ?'' asked Sam.
Cant you figure your expense account
to suit you?"
''If this was only an expense account
nv existence at this moment would be
a bed of verbenas and heliotrOpeS. Sam,
you're married"
mo use of throwing it up to me-"
Pm not. Iwant Your help. You're
a man of experience and ought to know
a good way out of this affair. I'm try
ing to write her letter asking her il
she'll marry me-"
''Oh, that's simple enough" said
Sam, and he took seat and dashed of
the following:
DEAR -: have long lived in silent ad
miration OF you-so long that the chains OF
L
speak. You have the opportunity to build up q
man, make a career for him, or have him an
outcast in the world without ambition, without
hope will not attempt to conceal it. love
YOU and ask yo to LINK your destiny to mine.
Please answer by leturn MAIL and oblige-
Yours, W. BLIyEN.
How does that strike you?" sSke6
Sam, after he had submitted the docu.
mcnt.
"Itwould be all right Tor most girls, -"
replied Billy. ''but this is an unusua-
kind of girl. She comes from Chi.
cago where her father has made five
hundred Thousand dollars since the
fire, and she is business clear through. "
"All right" said Sam, chcerfully,
well try it again." and he dashed of
the following:
Miss -: write this to inform you that my
income has now reached o figure which Justifes
me in asking your hand in marriage VIII yoI
kindly confer with your father and get his view.
on the subject An early reply informing me a.
to your and your family feelings on this sub
iect win greatly oblige- Yours, ETC..
WIN. BLLvEN.
1t is needless to say that Sam actet
as first man when the happy event tcCl
place. Traveller.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
NOTICE FOR PRE,EMPTIoN PROOF.

NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTION PROOF
Olen w. Billiard, d. s. Pill
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON IDAHO
February 15 1887
To Perry c. Dean and all others
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before II. Squier,
Clerk u s. District Court, LIST Judicial District
Idaho Territory, at his oice at Mt. Idaho, /. I.
on April End, 1887. viz:
OLLEN W. BULLARD,
For the sH seA see s, and n1z nel4 sec IL, tp
81, mr. M
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continual residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz
George s. Bates, James Carnes, p. NJ. Gibson
all of Cottonwood Z. o., l. T..
S7-i2 p H. WINSTON In. Register
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25

ED-Real Estate placed in my hands for
sale win be subject to the following rules,
from which there will be no deviation except
it be expressed in writing at the time the
property is placed;
1.-The commissions on sales must be agreed
upon before the property Is placed on the
books and will vary according to the value
and character OF the property.
2-The seller is looked to for the commission.
s-Property placed with me will be consid.
cred mine to sell at the price and terms agreed
upon, even after the expiration OF the contract
period unless l am notified to the contrary
after such expiration.
4--Should an imperfect title prevent the con-
summation of a sale, it will not frvaidate my
claim for commission. Owners should know
their title.
5-For exchanging property the commission
will .be the same though the property had
been sold in the usual way.
6--My commission is due upon the sale of
any on my D1eS upon e bx tSe
parties thereto. regardless OF who makes
the sale.
All Deeds or Transfers are to be made by
me or through my office, free of charge.
TO- Relinquishments of Government Lands
specially
EO-I always aim to introcute buyers and
sellers of Real Estate to each other, If desired.
and thus afford every facility for purchasing
NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTION PROOF.
Alfred Write, d. S. 3,07S.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHO,
H Feb. 18th, 1887.
To James C. Fountain and all others.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before H. Squier
Clerk U. S. District Court LIST Judicial District
Idaho Territory, at his office at Mt Idaho, on
April 9th, 1887, viz:
ALFRED WHITE.
For the Lots and A. and sl9 sw1<, Sec 81
Tp. 81, n r. e. b. iii.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, aud cultivation
of said land viz
August vonBnrgen, Henry vonBargen, Elijah
West, Jerome Castle, all of Grangeville o, |. 7
3S-43. 2. II. WINSTON. JR., Register
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25

fJNHE PIONEER HARDWARE STORE OF C.
i Z. Bunnell is an institution of which Lew
iston may well be proud. He has an enormous
stock of everything in the hardware line, can
not nor will not be undersod and is doing IN
immense business. He buys stoves by the car
load and is selling them at mary elously low fig
ures When YOU come to town call and see him
and you VIII lie benefited. n If
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

In the Probate Court of the County of Idaho,
Idaho Territory.
In the matter OF the Estate and Guardian
snip of Clara Cook, an Insane Person,
on reading and filing the petition of J. b.
Cook, Guardian of the person aud estate of
Clara Cook, insane, praying for an order to sell
certain real estate of said insane person for the
purposes therein set forth; Ii Is Ordered, that
all persons interested in said estate appear
before the Probate Court of the County OF Idaho
Territory Of Idaho, at the Court room of said
Court. at the Court house, in said county on
the 2ud day OF april, 1857, at II O'Clock NJ, then
and there to show cause why such order should
hot BIZ made to sell said property mt private sale
And II is further ordered that copy of this
order be published in the FREE PRESS, n news.
paper published in said Idaho County, at least
weeks previous 10 said 2nd day of April, 1857
Dated. March s, 1887 q. w. CASE,
- II. ~ Probate Judge.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
BUSINESS COLLEGE.

The Walla Walla Business College of Walla
Wallt, Washington Territory, is a thoroughly
equipped school for practical education and
actual business tanning. In this institution
superior advantages are offered, both day and
evening throughout the year. for preparing
young men and women for business pursuits.
STUDENTS MAY ENTER AT ANY TIME.
Short hand taught by mail. Send for College
Journal,
l39 s: THACKER, Principal
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
To T.. WATKINS.

To L. WATKINS.
You are hereby notified that we have ex
pended in labor and Improvements ore hundred
dollars on the Silver King mining claim
formerly known as the Washington, situated
In Warrens mining district, Idaho county,
Idaho, during the year 1856, to represent and
hold the same. Now therefore ii for ninety
days from the service of this notice upon you,
you shall fail and refuse to contribute your
proportion of such expenditures, which Is
Fifty Dollars, $4,000 your interest in said
perty of the undersigned co-owners under the
provisions of the Revised Statutes of the United
States Section 2:s2l And you are further noti-
0ed that payment may be made to either of
the undersigned ut their residence at warrens,
In said county, together with costs of publ
action /. ORcUTT.
DATED AT Warrens, Idaho, I G. W. Helm.
3l-45. January, 5, 1887.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
Significant.

Ethel: Mamma, I think Frank means
business"
Mamma: -"Why, what makes YOU
think soyY
Ethel: "IIe gave me n pair of sleeve
buttons last night, and they were linked"
Il Kentucky State journal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
The Sand of Life.

Women" quoth Jones. "are tho salad o.
life,
At once a boon and blessing
In one way they're salad, indeed replied
Brown,
.'Thcy take so much time in their dressing,'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
REDEMPTION OF co UNITY
1NDEB TEDNESS.

An Act to amend Title Thirteen of
the Revised Statutes by adding thereto
Chapter Six concerning the Redemption
of County Indebtedness.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
Just Where the Difficulty Was.

Sober passenger, angrily: Look where
you step, mani" Tipsy passenger, apollo.
se;ically-" Yves, do; the t-tronblc is to-
hic-step where l look. IL Bloomington Eye.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25

The POLICE GAZETTE will be mailed
securely wrapped. to any address In the United
States for three months ON receipt OF
"a t4a ~ ONE DOLLAR. -
Liberal discount allowed to postmasters'
agents and clubs. sample copies mailed free.
Address all orders to
RICHARD X. FOX. .
FRANKLIN SQUARE, N. 4.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
Conscience Makes towards of U. All.

''Have y0u no coascicncc?" exclaimed
Judge to prisoner who had been ar
,estod for cruelty beating his wife
q dunno, your wofships" said the pris
oner; "if have, it has made coward
OF me anyway. National Weekly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
Who Was CRYING,

mamma" said little Edith. "What do
you suppose it was heard CRYING out in the
grass just now?- Do you think it was the
flowers l just cut the iicdds off Of
perhaps it was, darling
"No. it wasn't mamma; it was my little
kitty"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTIoN PROOF.

NOTICE FOR PREEMPTION PROOF.
Frank II. Bruegeman, d. S. No. 1850
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON IDAHO,
Feb. 18th, 1887 !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof viii be made before II. Squier
Clerk IT, s. District Court LIST Judicial District
Idaho Territory, at his office at Mt Idaho, on
April tn, 1887, viz
FRANK ii. BRUEGEMAN, d. s. 2l30.
For the Lot 6, and e.2 swA Sec. 6, and nel4
nwL Sec. Z, Up 81, II L i NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land viz:
W. NJ. Combs, Samuel C. Hays NJ Jerry
Smith, A. o. Johnson all of Cottonwood
Z. o., l. I.
Soil p II. WINSTON, JR., Register
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-03-25
STotK BRANDS.

Stock Brands, with cut of animal. will be
published in the FREE PRESS for $40 per year
Large cuts made to order and charged for ac.
cording to space occupied. Payable in advance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-14
CHAPTER VIII.


That day, at dinner, jess suddenly an
nounced that she wa going on the morrow
to Pretoria to see Jane Neville.
ITO see Jane Neyille!n said Bessie. opening
her blue eyes wide. "Why, it was only last
month you said that you did not care about
Jane Neville now, because she had grown so
vulgar. Don't you remember when she
stopped here on her way down to Natal last
year, and held up her fat hands. and said.
All, Jess-Jess is a genius! 1t is a privilege
to know her. And then she wanted YOU to
quote Shakespeare To that lump of brother
of hers, and you told her ti,at if see did not
hold her tongue she would not enjoy the
privilege much longer And now YOU want
to go and stop with her for two monthsl
Well, jess, you are odd. And, what's more,
think 1t is very unkind OF you to 20 away
for so long"
To all of which prattle jess said nothing,
but merely reiterated her determination to 30.
John, too, was astonished and, to tell the
truth. not "A little disguised. Since the pro
vious day, when lie had that talk with her in
Lion kloof, jess had assumed clearer and
more dliinite interest in his eyes. Before that
she had been AN enigma: now he had guessed
enough about her TO ulake hiin ANXIOUS ~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-14

A TfoRNEAs AND COZ NSELLORS At LA :,
Il Office in Masonic Temple block over Roc L.
snd National EaH h, RockI 4land, IN
sep'a9 dwtf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-14
SALE.

By virtue OF an Execution and Fee Bill No. 609S,
issued out of the clerks office Of the circuit court
of Rock Island county. and state of Illinois. and
toSne directed whereby am commanded to make
the amount Of certain Judgment recently OBJ
tanned against james Riley, in favor of Jane
NJ. Beardsley ont of the lands, tenements,
goods and chattels of the said defendant,
James Riley, have levied upon the following
property. to-wit:
Lots seven "a and ten (10l in block thirty four
(3il' hicago or lower addition To the city of Rock
Island in the county of Rock Island and state of
Illinois.
Therefore. according TO said command. shall
expose for sale, at public auction, all the right,
title and interest Of the above named. James
Riley, in and TO the above described property
on Thursday. the 25ih day Of Nay, 1887, al ,
O'Clock p at the north door Of the court hon Sc
in the city Of Rock Island, in the comfy of Rock
Island and state Of Illinois. for cash in hand, TO
satisfy said execution and fee hill
Dated At Rock Island, this 5th day of May
A. H., 1887. II. $ SlLNIS,
5-dtd sheriff Of Rock Island County. Illinois
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-14

THE LIGHTNING HAD FALLEN ON HER SOUL
rock, and it was as the pillar was. And it
had fallen so sooni there had been such little
span of happiness and hope And so she sat,
like stony sphinx, and Bessie wept softly be
fore her, like beautiful, breathing, loving
human suppliant, and the two formed pic
ture and contrast such as the student of
human nature does not often get the chance
of seeing.
1t was the elder sister who spoke first after
all
"Well, DEAR" she said, "what are you cry
ing about7 You love Capt. Mel, and you be-
lieve that he loves you. Surely this is nothing
to cry about
"Well, | don't know that it is, said Bessie,
more cheerfully; "but | was thinking how
dreadful it would be if lost him.
u don't think that you need be afraid, said
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-14
EXEOUToR's NOTICE.

Estate of Joseph p. Stroehle Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex-
ecHrix II the lastwil and testament of Joseph
P Stroehle. late Of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois. deceased, herehV gives notice
thar she will appear before the county court Of
Rock Island county at the office of the clerk
of said court in the CITY Of Rock Island at the
july term on the Second Monday in July
next, at which time ali persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose Of having the same adj ut
ed. Al persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment TO the I'm
dersigned
Dated this 9th day Of Nav 4 D., 1887.
ELIZAHE1 II STROEHLE, Execu triX.
SWEENEY 4 WALKER AIt'ys -n-diw
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-14
PLEASANTS & HURST.

A TTOSNEY AT LAW Once m ROCK tsl44.
u National Bank Rulding, Root Islana N
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-14
J. M. BEARDSLEY.
WILLIAM JACRSUE

A TTORNEl AT LAW-,iniCe VIII ) r. Ken
Il worthy, 1725 Second avenue aue-r y6m
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-14
Ill. M. CORBETr

A TT0RNEY ATLAW. solicitor in hauccry ~,
Il Notary Public A ABSTRACTS, Loans and cooled
lions. Office, Bufo De Block, I'd avenue. nvri
Bakers Jpwelry STORE nnz-sti-.iIv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-14
A DMINIsTRAToR'S NOTICE.

Estate Of Peter Haupr deceased
The undersigned. having been appointed admiu-
StFatriN of the estate of Peter Haupt.
late of the County of Rock Island. state OF
Illinois, deceased, hereby give notice thst 81
will appear before the county court Of Rock Island
county at the office of the clerk of laid court in
the city of Rock Island. at the June term on the
1htd Monday in June next, at winch time all
persons having claims against said estate are no.
titled and requg sted 30 attend for the purpo-e of
having the same adjusted. All persons indebted
TO said estate are requested to make immediate
payment 70 he UNDERSIGNED.
Dates this A. day of May \ D.. 1851.
DOR, HAIPT.
J. L. IiA :, Any. Administrative.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-14

AND THE CELEBRATED
The Irish standard., 1887-03-26

manager; Thos. M. Webster. scenic
artist and T. w. Sullivan, costumer.
Rev. Father McGolrick addressed the
meeting at length, and thanked the Or
ganization for the good work that had
been accomplished, and announced that
among the enterprises of the near fu-
ture was the erection OF a substantial
Catholic Hospital which will cost about
$4,000. The all important need of
such an institution should be met with
every encouragement by the Catholics
of Minneapolis.
John G. Sullivan, one Of the pioneers
of Minnesota, died at his home i'll
Fridley Tuesday last. He was 81
years Of age and removed to ST. An
thony iii 1866. He lived in the village
for three years and then settled on a
large farm. where be spent the remain
der OF his life Mr.. Sullivan was town
treasurer for II years. and also served
as supervisor for a number Of years
He leaves a wife and ten children. The
funeral took place from the church
of st. Anthony of Padua Thursday at
1880
The Irish standard., 1887-03-26
4 New Church.

The Catholics of the south end OF the
east division will begin soon the cree
ton of a new church. A temporary
building will first be constructed, to be
followed in proper time by more sub
stantial edi6ce. The new parish will
embrace all territory south of First
avenue northeast. This will include
all of Central avenue. Rev. Father
GEMS will be the pastor of the new
church. He is an old resident Of the
state and has been actively engaged in
Gods work in the Northwest for the
past twenty-five years. The Rev.
Father was BORN in France and was a
class-mate Of Bishop Ireland, He is a
hard worker aud is at present taking a
census Of his new parish. We hope the
efforts of Rev. Father Gems will be
crowned with success.
The Irish standard., 1887-03-26
PERSONAL.

Mr.. John J. kinnane is confined tC
his home by sickness.
Rev P. Danehy, Of Faribault, visited
his former home in Minneapolis during
the past week.
Mr.. H. Mclean, of 406 Sixth street
south, has opened a real estate, insur,
ance and house renting agency at 25e
First avenue south.
Thomas Hurley, q member of Di
vision No. /, A. Q. H., Of Hastings
Mimi, is in the city looking up good
location and expects to make Mime
apolis his home in the future.
Rev. a. Christie, of Waseca, Mimi,
was in our city during the week. Father
Christie is preparing to enlarge the
Academic buildings at Waseca in
charge Of the Sisters of the Holy Child
Jesus. This school is now in g flourish
ing condition and is second to none in
the State.
The Irish standard., 1887-03-26
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

The men who fix water pipes have
been plumb full Of business this win
ter.
Joseph Bra1ldet died at Mankatc
Tuesday on the land he pre-empted il
1850.
Carpets, furniture and stoves sold on
time. Smiths Installment House, III
Nicollet avenue.
When you want a box of fine cigars
at wholesale prices go to Ia]ly Bros.
l15 Washington avenue south.
We handle only the best goods in the
market at reasonable prices and to suit
everybody. Lally Bros, lis Washington
avenue south.
The Misses Tillisch's dress -makin2
parlors.- Questionable dress and cloak
making, 424 Nicollet avenue, over Sher
mans drug store.
An attempt to assassinate Geo. B
Bailey, Labor member Of the Illinois
legislature from East st. Louis, wa:
made last night at Springfield.
Mrs. j. A. MacCarthy has all the
latest spring novelties in milliner,
at 244 Nicollet avenue. The latest de-
signs in hats, bonnets, wings, feather
trimmings, etc. Please call and ex
anime stock.
T. E. Mercer & Co., are now estab
lished in their new place of business
100 Second street south, where they will
as heretofore. continue to do the very
best aud neatest work in their line thai
the city affords. The laundry and dye
works of T. b. Mercer 81 Co., have nc
superior in the n orthwest.
Charles Mccarthy, who is employed
in the Crown Roller mill, was probably
fatally injured Thursday night. His
clothing caught in the machinery
and before he could be extricateG
his body was fearfully mutilated. He
is 80 years of age, married, and lives
at 2S05 Twenty sixth avenue south.
The Irish standard., 1887-03-26
4 Timely Suggestion .

The fact that on St. Patrick's evening
three large halls were filled from
pit to dome with the Irish people
who attended the entertainments
is sufficient guaranteeof the pressing
need of a large and sub
stantial building for the accommoda-
ton Of all Irish and Irish Catholic So
cieties in the city. Let all who can,
take stock in the Celtic association,
which is in very prosperous condi-
ton just now, and by so doing you will
insure the completion before another
St. Patrick's Day will have come and
gone of building which will be very
much needed and credit to the enter
prlsing Irish citizens Of Minneapolis.
The Irish standard., 1887-03-26

in -the-wool Englishman never speak as
they pass by.
That everybody knows Capt Farrell
most favorably.
That every Irishman in Duluth loves
his city for his city's good.
That Deputy Postmaster Henry is de-
serving Of his new laurels.
That Duluth will have 200, 600 inhabi-
tants in the next - years.
That Pat Killen and his host Of
friends are III dead earnest.
That a dozen chromos will be pre-
sented to the man who doesn't know j..
j. Costello.
That Patrick McCabe is we'll fitted
for the position he now holds i'll the
post Office.
That Mike Lynch, in the N. 2. yard
Office, mas q kind heart and 81 willing
hand, aud-an abundance OF manly
qualities.
That NJ. S. Burrows, the extensive
clothier, 225 and 227 West Superior, is
a gentleman worthy of the large sup
port he is receiving.
That the Ryan Brothers, at Rice's
Point, are reasonable in business and
obliging in manner--two requisites that
will pave their way to success In the liy-
cry line